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Federal Experts Talk Bird Flu ‘What Ifs’ in WebMD Live Event

Posted: Thu, 16 May 2024 16:50:52 EST

WebMD brought together experts from four federal agencies to talk prevention, monitoring, and what the “what ifs” of bird flu might look like. Continue reading at the publisher's website.

What’s Next in Health Care for Older Adults: Questions and Answers With John Whyte, MD

Posted: Thu, 16 May 2024 14:29:30 EST

As WebMD’s chief medical officer, John Whyte, MD, is in a unique position to see both the current state of medical care for America’s older adults and the way things are trending for the future. We asked him to share his insight on a few topics, along with a bit of advice. Continue reading at the publisher's website.

Get the Care You Need in a COVID-19 World

Posted: Thu, 16 May 2024 13:50:02 EST

What to expect at the doctor’s office, hospitals, and long-term care facilities, the future of telemedicine, and how to get the best care during COVID-19. Continue reading at the publisher's website.

Behind the Spike in Colorectal Cancer Among Young Americans

Posted: Wed, 15 May 2024 11:59:14 EST

Colorectal cancer cases increased a whopping 333% among 15- to 19-year-olds and 185% among 20- to 24-year-olds from 1999 to 2020. Continue reading at the publisher's website.

How to Build a Support Network for Schizophrenia Care

Posted: Wed, 15 May 2024 08:20:54 EST

Schizophrenia caregiver support is essential to avoid burnout. Learn how to build a support network when you're a mental-health caregiver. Continue reading at the publisher's website.

Helping Someone Stick With Schizophrenia Treatment

Posted: Wed, 15 May 2024 08:20:51 EST

Schizophrenia treatment is tricky when your loved one resists it. Learn ways to help someone with schizophrenia stick with their treatment plan. Continue reading at the publisher's website.

Is It Time to Change Schizophrenia Treatments?

Posted: Wed, 15 May 2024 08:20:44 EST

Is it time for a change in your loved one's schizophrenia treatment? Learn the signs caregivers should watch for. Continue reading at the publisher's website.

How to Talk to Your Loved One's Care Team

Posted: Wed, 15 May 2024 08:20:38 EST

If you’re a schizophrenia caregiver, communication with your loved one's doctors is important. Learn how to stay in the loop. Continue reading at the publisher's website.

Is Your Doctor ‘Blue Zones’ Certified?

Posted: Tue, 14 May 2024 16:37:53 EST

The American College of Lifestyle Medicine and Blue Zones will soon offer a new clinical certification to physicians and health professionals. Continue reading at the publisher's website.

Expert Q&A: Alzheimer’s Risk and the APOE4 Gene

Posted: Tue, 14 May 2024 16:03:39 EST

If you have two copies of the APOE4 gene, new research suggests that you’re very likely to develop Alzheimer’s. Experts break down the findings and share what you can do to lower your risk. Continue reading at the publisher's website.

Experts Watching Bird Flu Carefully in Case It Takes Off

Posted: Tue, 14 May 2024 14:17:44 EST

The virus variant that is circulating among cattle is not an efficient cause of disease in humans. There may be more concern if H5N1 passes to pigs, because their viral receptors are closer to those in humans. Continue reading at the publisher's website.

A Mother’s Love: The Challenges of Parenting a Child With Eczema

Posted: Sun, 12 May 2024 03:18:45 EST

Two moms reveal the great lengths they went to in their determination to give their children relief and good health. Continue reading at the publisher's website.

Working It Out: How to Minimize Eczema Flare-ups at the Gym and on the Job

Posted: Sat, 11 May 2024 01:30:50 EST

Three keys to managing your eczema at the gym and then heading off to a productive and itch-free workday. Continue reading at the publisher's website.

Cows Are Potential Spreaders of Bird Flu to Humans

Posted: Fri, 10 May 2024 13:36:58 EST

Cow udders have the same receptors for flu viruses as humans and birds, raising concerns that cows could become “mixing vessels” that help the bird flu virus spread between people. Continue reading at the publisher's website.

Posted: Fri, 10 May 2024 13:31:18 EST

Estimates show that by 2040, age-related macular degeneration may affect nearly 300 million people worldwide. And we are very limited in our ability to treat or prevent it. Here's what to know. Continue reading at the publisher's website.

Taking Racism out of the Kidney Disease Equation

Posted: Wed, 08 May 2024 22:17:14 EST

Kidney care in the U.S. is at a watershed moment of moving past a deeply entrenched, institutionally racist equation. Continue reading at the publisher's website.

Plant-Powered Sleep: Vegan, Vegetarian Diets Unlock Extra ZZZs

Posted: Wed, 08 May 2024 13:12:30 EST

Vegans and vegetarians sleep around 30 more minutes per night than average and up to 90% of them report good or excellent sleep quality, according to a new survey published by the Sleep Foundation. Continue reading at the publisher's website.

Anorexia: The Body Neglected

Posted: Tue, 07 May 2024 17:30:00 EST

What, exactly, does anorexia nervosa do inside the human body? The heart and bones suffer the most. Continue reading at the publisher's website.

Postpartum PTSD: Right Diagnosis Can Help Mothers and Babies

Posted: Mon, 06 May 2024 12:19:10 EST

Many new mothers aren’t aware that postpartum PTSD even exists, but it’s far from rare. Here's what to know. Continue reading at the publisher's website.

Living With Major Depressive Disorder

Posted: Mon, 06 May 2024 11:45:12 EST

See how one person manages the ups and downs of major depressive disorder -- and how her depression inspired her career as a therapist. Continue reading at the publisher's website.

A Therapist’s Perspective

Posted: Mon, 06 May 2024 11:45:03 EST

A therapist talks about managing major depressive disorder (MDD): what to expect, strategies for dealing with setbacks, and when to talk to your therapist. Continue reading at the publisher's website.

Handling the Stigma

Posted: Mon, 06 May 2024 11:44:47 EST

Learn from a mental health advocate how the stigma of depression is changing and how acceptance is the first step to managing major depressive disorder. Continue reading at the publisher's website.

How I Share About My Condition

Posted: Mon, 06 May 2024 11:44:37 EST

A person with major depressive disorder shares how they talk about their condition with others. Continue reading at the publisher's website.

Managing MDD and Your Job

Posted: Mon, 06 May 2024 11:44:35 EST

Major depressive disorder (MDD) at work: tips, strategies, who to tell, what to do, and asking for accommodations. Continue reading at the publisher's website.

7 Most Effective Exercises

Posted: Mon, 06 May 2024 10:55:28 EST

Not all exercises are created equal. Some are simply more efficient than others, whether they target multiple muscle groups, are suitable for a wide variety of fitness levels, or help you burn calories more effectively. Continue reading at the publisher's website.

To Fast or to Feast?

Posted: Mon, 06 May 2024 10:52:15 EST

These tips will help you enjoy the foods at social events when you have ulcerative colitis and still steer clear of a flare. Continue reading at the publisher's website.

Can You Really Know What to Expect in the Long Haul?

Posted: Mon, 06 May 2024 09:53:29 EST

Ulcerative colitis is a relapsing-remitting disease, so it’s hard to predict symptoms over time. Here’s what to expect and how to recognize remission. Continue reading at the publisher's website.

Ulcerative Colitis: Social Relationships and Dating

Posted: Mon, 06 May 2024 09:45:17 EST

Friendship can be a good medicine when you have ulcerative colitis. Learn how to keep your social life going when you don’t always feel like going out. Continue reading at the publisher's website.

Normal Aging Process: Changes, Memory, Eyesight, Hearing, and More

Posted: Sat, 04 May 2024 08:30:36 EST

Curious if your body’s aging is normal? WebMD discusses healthy and normal signs of aging. Continue reading at the publisher's website.

What to Eat as You Age

Posted: Sat, 04 May 2024 08:30:31 EST

Your dietary needs change as you age. WebMD advises what should be on your grocery list. Continue reading at the publisher's website.

What's Behind Major Rise in Heart Failure Deaths?

Posted: Fri, 03 May 2024 12:36:34 EST

After falling for over a decade, the death rate climbed for several years and now is about the same as in 1999. Continue reading at the publisher's website.

Jump-Start Your Exercise With This Mindset Reset

Posted: Fri, 03 May 2024 12:25:07 EST

There are far more powerful motivators than “get abs!” to help you start an exercise routine you’ll stick to. Continue reading at the publisher's website.

Prospects for Crohn's Relief Brighten With New Advancements

Posted: Thu, 02 May 2024 11:59:13 EST

More than 1 million Americans live with Crohn’s, a chronic and sometimes crippling bowel disease that affects the intestines and leads to digestive issues. But in 2024, breakthroughs could bring relief in different ways. Here's what to know. Continue reading at the publisher's website.

Truth or TV: Is Grey's Anatomy's Parkinson's 'Cure' Real?

Posted: Thu, 02 May 2024 02:17:35 EST

How realistic is the Grey’s Anatomy episode that shows a Parkinson’s disease cure? A neurosurgery professor weighs in. Continue reading at the publisher's website.

Easing Marijuana Laws Doesn’t Mean the Drug Is Safer

Posted: Wed, 01 May 2024 17:29:06 EST

You shouldn’t draw major conclusions about the safety of marijuana amid the recent announcement that federal regulators may reclassify the drug, experts are cautioning. Continue reading at the publisher's website.

Are Female Doctors Better? Here's What to Know

Posted: Wed, 01 May 2024 12:11:02 EST

A new study suggests female doctors may provide patients better care, especially when those patients are women. Here's what to know. Continue reading at the publisher's website.

NIH’s Eliseo Pérez-Stable, MD, Talks Health Disparities, Biology, Behavior, and Culture

Posted: Tue, 30 Apr 2024 16:06:41 EST

Eliseo Pérez-Stable, MD, director of the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, talks about health disparities and how his studies aim to improve interventions in clinical settings and across communities. Continue reading at the publisher's website.

New ‘FLiRT’ Variants Spark Summer COVID Surge Warning

Posted: Tue, 30 Apr 2024 12:16:30 EST

A data scientist who has accurately predicted COVID waves since the beginning of the pandemic warns that a surge is on the horizon. Continue reading at the publisher's website.

You Give Me (Spring) Fever

Posted: Sat, 27 Apr 2024 10:57:28 EST

New Season Brings Boost of Energy, but Also Unplanned Pregnancies Continue reading at the publisher's website.

Older Adults: 9 Nutrients You May Be Missing

Posted: Sat, 27 Apr 2024 10:57:26 EST

With age, your body doesn’t absorb nutrients well, so every calorie you consume must be packed with nutrition. Here are 9 nutrients older adults often need more of. Continue reading at the publisher's website.

The Immunity Challenge: How aging affects your immune system

Posted: Sat, 27 Apr 2024 10:57:15 EST

How does getting older affect your immune system? How can you keep those effects to a minimum? Your answers are here. Continue reading at the publisher's website.

What Helps When It’s Hard to Chew and Swallow?

Posted: Sat, 27 Apr 2024 10:57:14 EST

Trouble chewing and swallowing? WebMD shares six ways to make everything go down a little easier. Continue reading at the publisher's website.

Foods to Keep You Healthy as You Age

Posted: Sat, 27 Apr 2024 10:57:14 EST

Staying healthy as you enter your golden years has a lot to do with your diet. Here are some foods that are good for your heart, your brain, your bones, and your muscles. Continue reading at the publisher's website.

Dealing With the Emotions of Hearing Loss

Posted: Sat, 27 Apr 2024 10:57:13 EST

Losing your hearing, or learning a loved one is, can bring about a range of uncomfortable emotions. Here's how you can deal with this tough transition. Continue reading at the publisher's website.

Pre-Ozempic Obesity Drugs: Effective and Budget-Friendly

Posted: Fri, 26 Apr 2024 12:30:38 EST

Before there was Ozempic, there were these cost-friendly, safe, and highly effective weight loss drugs. FDA-approved obesity medication like orlistat (Xenical), phentermine/topiramate (Qsymia), and naltrexone/bupropion extended release (Contrave) have been on the market for decades. Continue reading at the publisher's website.